Credit Points 10

Coordinator Simi Kamini Bajaj Opens in new window

Description This subject provides students with fundamental project management skills, theories, and frameworks required in today’s complex ICT and business environments. This subject explores the principles, methodologies, and best practices in project management. It develops skills in project initiation, planning, execution, closing, monitoring, and control using several methodologies. Students explore project management knowledge areas while integrating ethical principles and Indigenous perspectives into project planning and execution. Hands-on experience using industry-standard project management tools prepares students for real-world applications. Working in teams under staff supervision, students develop practical skills to work as assistant project managers or project team members. This subject equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in ICT project environments.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Other Information Technology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) Students who are NOT in 3769 Bachelor of Data Science must complete
INFO 1003 - Professional Practice Communication and Ethics -OR- COMM 1044 Professional Communication -OR- COMM 1026 Principles of Professional Communication 1

Restrictions

Students enrolled in 3769 Bachelor of Data Science only must have completed 140 credit points before enrolling in this subject.

Assumed Knowledge

Understanding of systems analysis and software design principles.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this Subject, students will be able to: 

1. Apply key project management methodologies to diverse project scenarios in IT and business contexts.

2. Critically evaluate project constraints and apply effective techniques for initiation, planning, execution, closing, monitoring & controlling to ensure successful project outcomes.

3. Analyse ethical and professional responsibilities in project management to support informed decision-making, effectively navigate complex ethical dilemmas, and promote transparency.

4. Incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into project management to honour Indigenous sovereignty and uphold traditional knowledge systems.

5. Apply leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement strategies to manage projects.

6. Utilize project management tools and techniques to develop and present comprehensive project plans and reports.

Subject Content

1. The Project Management Process: Lifecycle; Key Approaches and Methodologies

2. Project Planning: Evaluation; Selection; Planning; Initiation; Execution; Closure

3. Organising: Resources; Teams and Human Resources; Task Estimation; Time Scheduling; Cost and Budgeting

4. Controlling: Stakeholders; Risk; Monitoring/Control; Quality; Communication; Tools

5. IT project management practices with professional ethical standards.